HW61HLJ - VOLKSWAGEN POLO
MOT: Not validGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 19 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
19
Passed Tests
10
Failed Tests
9
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 02 February 2026
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,517 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Emissions unable to be completed unable to keep revs steady between 2500-3000rpm to carry out emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 22 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,252 mi
Expires: 21 February 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 12 February 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,201 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Failed - 29 January 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,116 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 09 February 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,936 mi
Expires: 08 February 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 02 February 2024 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 99,919 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Major Emissions unable to be completed Unable to maintain fast idle (8.2.1.2 (d))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 07 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,290 mi
Expires: 06 February 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 07 February 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,290 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 28 January 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,241 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory slightly oil leak from engine
Passed - 16 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,963 mi
Expires: 21 December 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory suspect steering poorly repaired
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Failed - 10 December 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,960 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Braking system leaking servo hose (1.1.3 (d))
- Major Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory suspect steering poorly repaired
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passed - 22 December 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,253 mi
Expires: 21 December 2021
Passed - 08 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 78,107 mi
Expires: 07 December 2020
Passed - 11 April 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,518 mi
Expires: 11 April 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory all four tyres worn close to the legal limit
- Advisory Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Oil leak
Passed - 06 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,448 mi
Expires: 11 April 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory hand brake lever has exssive travel
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre sidewall poor conidtion
- Advisory Nearside Rear has small cut but not deep enough
- Advisory Front brake pads close to limit
- Advisory oil leak
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Failed - 06 April 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,448 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Major Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Major Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory hand brake lever has exssive travel
- Advisory Nearside Front tyre sidewall poor conidtion
- Advisory Nearside Rear has small cut but not deep enough
- Advisory Front brake pads close to limit
- Advisory oil leak
Passed - 12 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,596 mi
Expires: 11 April 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in surface (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Failed - 12 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,596 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in surface (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Advisory Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 29 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,012 mi
Expires: 28 January 2016
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for HW61HLJ?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of HW61HLJ?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2026.
What are the specifications of HW61HLJ?
This is a 2011 VOLKSWAGEN POLO in Red. It runs on Petrol with a 1198cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of HW61HLJ?
This vehicle produces 128 g/km of CO2 emissions.